Internal Auditor

We are looking for an Internal Auditor with 1+ years of experience to scrutinize hospital financial operations, test internal controls, and identify risk areas. The ideal candidate will combine traditional corporate finance oversight with strict internal auditing procedures. You will provide critical data-driven insights to senior management, helping KIMS Hospitals maximize financial efficiency, prevent leaks, and mitigate operational risks.

• Position: Internal Auditor
• Company: Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd (KIMS Hospitals)
• Location: Guruvayur Road, Punkunnam, Thrissur, Kerala
• Experience Required: 1+ years of experience in internal auditing, corporate finance, or accounting (Healthcare experience is a plus but not mandatory)
• Industry : Any

Role & responsibilities

Internal Audit Planning & Execution

• Plan and conduct audits of hospital financial statements, internal control systems, accounting registers, and compliance with statutory laws.
• Execute audit procedures during fieldwork, performing comprehensive testing of high-volume financial transactions, pharmacy bills, and ledger balances.
• Document audit findings and organize detailed working papers to trace trends, identify revenue leakages, flag financial discrepancies, and highlight operational risks.
• Prepare detailed audit reports that clearly summarize audit findings, data conclusions, and concrete, actionable recommendations for management review.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the unit's internal controls and risk management processes, assisting in drafting new corporate internal audit policies.

2. Financial Operations & Risk Oversight

• Oversee financial operations at the hospital level, checking revenue inflows, capital investments, pharmacy inventories, and departmental expenses.
• Analyze financial data and review budget variances to provide management with sharp insights that protect institutional profit margins.
• Track cash flow forecasting and checking billing liquidity to ensure immediate operational needs are met while keeping working capital optimized.
• Collaborate with hospital executives to implement cost-reduction strategies, minimize wastage, and optimize departmental budgets.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards, keeping the unit perfectly aligned with Indian accounting practices (Ind AS/GAAP), tax regulations (GST, TDS), and statutory healthcare laws.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks by enforcing corporate safety procedures and potentially participating in internal fraud investigations if required.
• Communicate complex financial findings clearly to the unit head, corporate stakeholders, and central finance boards during quarterly reviews.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: Bachelors degree in Commerce (B.Com), Accounting, or Finance. Semified CA / CMA or M.Com candidates with strong auditing experience are highly preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Solid expertise working with corporate ERP software (such as SAP, Tally Prime) and advanced command over MS Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling).
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical skills, sharp eye for micro-details, and high integrity. Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills to present audit anomalies to cross-functional heads.